Patricia Barber, the performer known for boldly blurring the lines between poetry, jazz, and art song, has announced the forthcoming release of a new all-standards album, Clique, due out August 2021 in breathtaking hi-fi. The long-awaited successor to Nightclub, her critically acclaimed and fan-favorite first all-standards album, Clique features a tracklist of tunes that Barber has frequently performed as encores throughout her illustrious career, including classics by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stevie Wonder, Lee Hazlewood, Lerner & Loewe, Thelonious Monk and more. These are relaxed, communal sessions. Her long-time core duo of bassist Patrick Mulcahy and drummer Jon Deitemyer ride up and down, in and out of Barber's complex, sensitive playing and reflective singing. The support of her long-term players, along with guitarist Neal Alger and saxophonist Jim Gailloreto allow her to shine brightly while digging out striking moments for their own unique contributions. The chemistry is palpable, all encompassing. This group's long-developed synergy -- painstakingly curated by these musicians for years -- provides both a metaphor and the perfect title for her new album. Audiophile 180g 33rpm Vinyl LP! Recorded & Mixed by Jim Anderson in DXD Ultra-High Resolution! Mastered by Bob Ludwig & Lacquers Cut by Scott Hull at Masterdisk! Pressed at RTI!

d’Voxx has raised the bar with a stunning sonic interpretation of the classic twentieth century novel “1984” by George Orwell. Not only that but they have the blessing and permission of the estate of the late Sonia Brownell Orwell to not just use the novel’s title but to directly quote from this seminal work. Over the course of eight tightly focused tracks, which feature stunning sound design, what unfolds is a musical work that really captures the essence of this great work. This unique album by d’Voxx could well be the greatest musical interpretation of this novel to date and is another milestone in the burgeoning catalogue of the DiN imprint.

(2-LP COLOR VINYL) You know him as Al Boo Boo, Mac Drevious, Thizzelle Washington, Mac Dammit, Mr. Furly, Andre Macassi, and many more. Here he busts out as Ronald Dregan - running for the top office in every Presidential election year since 2004. The big POTUS (Pimp of the U.S.) chants "Follow me now let me lead the way believe in Dre the American way" on the Dreganomics track as he rapsodizes the virtues of 22 inch rims, cash and pimpin', campaign and game. 12 solid raps with production by Sean T, Gennessee, Sweet Geez, Lev, Swampkat, THE G.O.V., and Johan Whale. It is the complement to "The Genie of the Lamp" (THZ 1066). Limited edition of 1,000 in a gatefold sleeve on Blue & Red vinyl.

(2-LP COLOR VINYL) Here on two color vinyl LPs for the first time are the classics from the legendary SF Bay Area rap star Mac Dre. Taken from the first CD of the double CD "Best of Mac Dre Vol 1" (THZ 1054), Part 1 includes 2 Hard 4 Tha Radio, All Damn Day, Hoes We Like, Rapper Gone Bad, Love That Donkey plus 11 more. With 5 or less tracks per side the sound is BOOOMING! (Explicit Lyrics) Limited edition of 1,000 on Purple & "Coke Bottle" Clear vinyl.

This album was inspired by my trip to Bahia, to the coastal rainforest of Brazil, the Mata Atlântica, an ecoregion even richer in species than the Amazon, but of which more than 90% is destroyed, and the rest is highly fragmented. The beauty and lushness of this nature, its colors and its sounds, its wildness, but also its vulnerability, have never left me since. Its diversity and complexity have inspired us to create this musical homage. From contributions of many wonderful musicians my friend Markus Reuter has created this manifold collage, a sonic biotope, which tries to do justice to the magic of this region. Features Markus Reuter (Stick Men) and Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson)

Award-Winning Female Vocalist on Audiophile XRCD24! Amanda McBroom has been called "...the greatest cabaret performer of her generation, an urban poet who writes like an angel and has a voice to match." Her name first came to the attention of the music public when Bette Midler's version of Amanda's song "The Rose" hit number one all over the world in 1979. But it was Amanda's performance of her own song on the Golden Globes (she won), Grammys (she didn't) and The Tonight Show that launched her career as a singer as well as songwriter. The songs on this Album A TIMELESS THING, were complied from her previous works produced by Fred Mollin, featuring the latest breakthrough in the Art and Science of mastering-FINEDISC. Contains 12 songs. The sound source used for mastering is digital master. Mastering uses JVC 24bit / 176.4Khz AD and digital k2. Converted directly at the manufacturing plant and finally K2 laser cutting. This XRCD24 is playable on ALL Compact Disc CD players.

Like a well - wrought character in a Hollywood movie, Standards From Film, guitarist Mike Moreno's fourth Criss Cross album, exists atop a solid, cogent back story. Recorded in December 2021, when the world and New York City - Houston-born Moreno's home for more than two decades - were no longer on COVID lockdown, it documents the leader's exhaustive investigations into the provenance of ten iconic standards that, as he puts it, "are the summer jazz workshop tunes" - they say you have to learn these songs if you want to be a jazz musician. You learn them very young or in the beginning days of your journey into this music. The Album was recorded December 22, 2021 at the Samurai Hotel Recording Studio in NY. Recording engineer Mike Marciano also did the editing, mixing and mastering at Systems Two in NY.

"Under Swindler's interpretive hand as an arranger and a bandleader...tunes transformed into brooding epics, and light melodies gained more weight..." - Adam Goldstein, Westword. As a composer and saxophonist, Wil Swindler lives for the pristine intervals and warm timbres of orchestral music, while finding creative inspiration in the adventurous freedom of small group jazz. The Elevenet exists as his preferred compositional vehicle so that he can explore and display the beauty found in each. Space Bugs showcases some of the music Swindler has written for his highly creative Denver-based ensemble since his 2011 release, "Universe B," which inspired glowing comparisons to Gil Evans, Eric Dolphy and even Billy May. "...the music remains tonal throughout, the harmonic language is intriguingly complex while remaining utterly accessible." - Cadence

A Solo Jazz Debut on Audiophile Hybrid Stereo SACD! This New album from well-known Audiophile Label Opus 3 Records is called Reflections and is the first solo album from Jazz Artist Tommy Crona. This albums includes covers of two not very well known, but beautiful songs of Chick Corea; "Mirror, Mirror" is a jazz waltz and "Bud Powell," which is a straight forward jazz tune dedicated to the wonderful pianist Bud Powell. Also included on this Album are songs of Monk, of Bernstein and also some jazz standards. The last song of this CD is a traditional Swedish tune called "Visa från Utanmyra." This song became well known after Jan Johansson's great interpretation. Musicians Hans Backenroth on bass and Jesper Kviberg on drums rounds out this Jazz Trio Release. This album contains 12 songs. This Stereo/Hybrid SACD can be played on any standard compact disc player.

A Jazz Compilation on Audiophile XRCD24! Includes artists from the well-known Audiophile Label: AudioQuest Music! Jazz Masters features great performances by Bruce Katz, Charles Fambrough, Mokave, Bennie Wallace, Les Arbuckle, Rob Mullins, Larry Willis and Kei Akagi. Contains 10 songs from the AudioQuest catalog. The sound source used for mastering is digital master. Mastering uses JVC 24bit / 176.4Khz AD and digital k2. Converted directly at the manufacturing plant and finally K2 laser cutting. In approaching this rich collection, the performance of the artists will touch your soul as it is designed to be enjoyed and admired with your audio system. This extended resolution CD (XRCD24) from JVC brings the listener higher fidelity and improved audio quality by enhancing the process of mastering and manufacturing compact discs. This XRCD24 is compatible with all CD players.

(3-CD box set) We make it to the great states of North & South Carolina to document the fantastic bands that graced these states in the 60's and 70's. 80 tracks in all, many of which have never before been compiled. a triple CD jewel case with a 24 page color booklet chock full of band photos, original 45 scans, and biographies of these bands!!!